Also: autoplay settings and default programs settings ...all without fiddling around in the registry.
Publisher’s description
What is Default Programs Editor?
Default Programs Editor is a free program for Windows from Factor Mystic.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 1.1 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 89,634 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (1.1 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Default Programs Editor is a free Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Default Programs Editor safe to download?
- The file is served by defaultprogramseditor.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D84E0588289A661E796C761CC40BA3CB53A7824D955A8C260E2AC9F74B77B827· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7.2676.2142Latest | March 11, 2018 | 1.1 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FactorMystic.DefaultProgramsEditor -echoco install DefaultProgramsEditor -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Factor Mystic
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.7.2676.2142
- Released
- March 11, 2018
- Added to the catalogue
- March 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 89,634
- Website
- defaultprogramseditor.com
- winget ID
- FactorMystic.DefaultProgramsEditor
- Chocolatey package
- DefaultProgramsEditor
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Default Programs Editor free?
Yes. Default Programs Editor is free to use.
Is Default Programs Editor safe to download?
The download comes from defaultprogramseditor.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Default Programs Editor with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Default Programs Editor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Default Programs Editor without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.